Prologue Journal – Page 36173 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Legislature to hold special sessions on court nominations, gender equality laws

Taipei, June 12 (CNA) Lawmakers have agreed to convene two extraordinary sessions to address Constitutional Court appointments and gender equality laws, the Legislative Yuan said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306120020

Alibaba’s Taobao to host Lionel Messi in live-streaming e-commerce show with Chinese liquor influencer Li Xuanzhuo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The legendary football player is expected to show up on Taobao Live, a day before Argentina’s friendly match against Australia in Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3223833/alibabas-taobao-host-lionel-messi-live-streaming-e-commerce-show-chinese-liquor-influencer-li?utm_source=rss_feed

Bunga-bunga bromance: Berlusconi was one of Putin’s best pals in Europe

Washington Post The longtime leaders of Italy and Russia had bonded over displays of machismo, including ski trips. And Putin reportedly once gave Berlosconi, known for hosting wild parties, a bed as a gift. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/12/silvio-berlusconi-vladimir-putin-buddies/

Israel’s Percepto gets US FAA waiver for drone use, raises $67 mln

Jerusalem Post Percepto said this waiver removes logistical and cost barriers, such as the need for radars or people on the ground, fueling the adoption of autonomous drone technology. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-746029

Russians deploy coastal missile systems to Bryansk Oblast to launch attacks on Ukraine – National Resistance Center

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian resistance reports that the Russians have transferred the Bal coastal missile systems to Bryansk Oblast in Russia in order to launch attacks on the Ukrainian cities. Source: the National Resistance Center of Ukraine Quote: “This system is a part of the 11th Separate Coastal Rocket and Artillery Brigade of the Coastal…

Arab-China Business Conference: Chinese EV maker Human Horizons’ US$5.6 billion deal among agreements worth US$10 billion signed during two-day summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deals worth a total of U$10 billion have been signed at the two-day Arab-China Business Conference, which wrapped up in Riyadh on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3223842/arab-china-business-conference-chinese-ev-maker-human-horizons-us56-billion-deal-among-agreements?utm_source=rss_feed

From Rabbi Pinto’s talks: The great illusion of life

Jerusalem Post What is the secret of success in a marital relationship and business partnership? A tip from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-746027

One killed, three more wounded in Donetsk as result of shelling by Ukrainian troops

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Donetsk’s Mayor Alexey Kulemzin said that Ukrainian troops targeted the city’s railway terminal https://tass.com/politics/1630919

Suicides in Taiwan hit three-year high

Taipei, June 12 (CNA) Suicides in Taiwan hit a three-year high of 3,787 in 2022, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306120019

Singapore teen pleads guilty to telling friend to pour boiling water on abuse victim

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The girl, now aged 18, pleaded guilty to assault that was part of repeated physical abuse of the victim across nine days inflicted by a group of four in a hotel room. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223840/singapore-teen-pleads-guilty-telling-friend-pour-boiling-water-abuse-victim?utm_source=rss_feed